If you need a liquor license in California, Friday, September 19, 2014 is the last day to file an application for a full liquor (“general”) license. This is a chance to win a license in the State’s annual “Priority License Drawing.” (The only other way to get one is to buy one from a private […]

On August 13, 2014, I attended the Statewide Substance Use Disorders Conference in Costa Mesa. It’s an annual conference that brings together experts who deal with alcohol and other drug issues—including drunk driving. One of the conference workshops was titled, “Responsible Beverage Service Training as a Community Resource” and discussed the problem of drunk driving […]

On August 6, 2014, the Washington Post reported that the D.C. Liquor Control Board (Alcoholic Beverage Regulation Administration, “ABRA”) “summarily suspended” Club Asia’s liquor license because of actor Anwan Glover being stabbed there. That was after the police chief closed the club down for 96 hours in an “emergency decree.” According to the Post, Glover […]

“Hiring Lauren to manage this process was one of the best decisions we made in getting our business off the ground.” VOM FASS 3815 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Ste. A Westlake Village, CA http://westlakevillage.vomfassusa.com/ Assignment/Challenge Our assignment was to assist Vom Fass, a worldwide franchise with over 250 stores in 11 countries, obtain liquor licensing […]

When you have a liquor license, refilling bottles and substituting brands is one of those things that will get you into trouble. Twenty-nine establishments in New Jersey found that out last week, when the New Jersey ABC and the Attorney General’s office did a statewide investigation. Investigators found the establishments were refilling premium spirits bottles […]

A recent story in the Riverside Press-Enterprise by Sarah Burge about the arrest of a pizza shop manager caught my attention. This manager is accused of embezzling more than $1.3 million from the pizza shop. The thefts occurred over several years. He was actually also a “minority investor” in the business and managed the company’s […]

“It has been a lifelong dream of mine and my families to start a wine business, but once we started filling out paperwork, we quickly discovered we were in over our heads. I was fortunate enough to have the pleasure of meeting Lauren Tyson in 2013. Her patience, guidance, and knowledge was instrumental in assisting […]

TMZ recently reported 19-year-old actor Alexander Ludwig, star from the Hunger Games, was spotted being illegally inside The Sayers Club in Hollywood. To be or not to be in a bar or club. That is the question. The Sayers Club is at 1645 Wilcox Avenue, Los Angeles, does, in fact, have a Type 48, On-Sale […]

California state liquor law generally prohibits a retail licensee from donating alcoholic beverages. But there are a few exceptions. The exceptions involve donating to certain organizations holding a temporary license. Those organizations a retailer may donate alcoholic beverages to are: 1. A member-supported television station, which is also a non-profit charitable corporation, holding a temporary off-sale beer and wine […]

When someone applies for a liquor license and the application is protested by the community, what recourse does the applicant have while he or she waits for the ABC hearing and any appeals? After all, ABC’s investigation of a protested application and waiting for the hearing can take six months or longer. This can create financial […]

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Lauren C. Tyson is a professional liquor license consultant with 29 years of experience at the California Alcoholic Beverage Control as an investigator, supervising investigator, and district administrator. She is a recognized expert in liquor licensing, liquor law enforcement and responsible alcohol service. Read More…